Daniel Johnson
Scottish Labour
MSP for Edinburgh Southern (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Daniel Johnson
Contact details
Contact online
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6462
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
134 Comiston Road
Edinburgh
EH10 5QN
Phone: 0131 541 2145
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Committees
Daniel is a member of 2 committees
Education and Skills Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Daniel is a member of 2 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women in Enterprise
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Daniel does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Daniel does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Daniel has had 11 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
10 September 2019 - 11 September 2019
Education and Skills Committee
Member
18 June 2019 - 09 September 2019
Education and Skills Committee
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 08 September 2019
Justice Committee
Member
17 January 2018 - 08 September 2019
Justice SubCommittee on Policing
Member
19 December 2017 - 28 May 2019
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Labour
23 November 2017 - 09 January 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 28 November 2017
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
28 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Daniel's register of interests
MSP's must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Daniel Johnson. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 8 to 13 October 2017, I visited Taiwan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). The trip was arranged by the Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). I met a number of Government departments, as well as trade and cultural organisations. The total cost of the flight, hotel and ancillary expenses was £6400. These costs were entirely met by the Taiwanese Government as detailed above. [Registered 31 October 2017]
From 8 to 13 October 2017, I visited Taiwan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). The trip was arranged by the Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). I met a number of Government departments, as well as trade and cultural organisations. The total cost of the flight, hotel and ancillary expenses was £6400. These costs were entirely met by the Taiwanese Government as detailed above. [Registered 31 October 2017]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
I own 50% of the issued share capital of Over the Counter Ltd, a retail company. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £37,211. The company is a privately owned limited company therefore market value is difficult to determine. The value given is the net asset value based on the latest accounts filed with Companies House.
I own 50% of the issued share capital of Over the Counter Ltd, a retail company. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £37,211. The company is a privately owned limited company therefore market value is difficult to determine. The value given is the net asset value based on the latest accounts filed with Companies House.
I own 100% of the issued share capital of Stripe Retail Ltd, a company providing retail consulting and advisory services. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £171,292. The company is a privately owned limited company therefore market value is difficult to determine. The value given is the net asset value based on the latest accounts filed with Companies House.
I own 100% of the issued share capital of Stripe Retail Ltd, a company providing retail consulting and advisory services. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £171,292. The company is a privately owned limited company therefore market value is difficult to determine. The value given is the net asset value based on the latest accounts filed with Companies House.
Voluntary
I am an associate member of the Labour Women’s Network.
I am a Trustee to the board of the ADHD Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales, Registered Charity Number 1120898. [Registered 10 July 2020]
I am a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.
I am a member of Labour movement for Europe.
At the point of my return as a member of the Scottish Parliament I was a non-working, unremunerated director of Aspidistra Ltd and Aspidistra Property Ltd. I have since resigned these directorships.
I am a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.
I am a Trustee to the board of the ADHD Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales, Registered Charity Number 1120898. [Registered 10 July 2020]
I am currently a non-working director of Stripe Retail Ltd and Over the Counter Ltd but receive no remuneration or benefits in kind from either of these companies. I am, as declared, a shareholder in both these companies and therefore receive dividends from them.
I am a member of USDAW and Community trade unions.
I am a member of Amnesty International.
At the point of my return as a member of the Scottish Parliament I was a non-working, unremunerated director of Aspidistra Ltd and Aspidistra Property Ltd. I have since resigned these directorships.
I am currently a non-working director of Stripe Retail Ltd and Over the Counter Ltd but receive no remuneration or benefits in kind from either of these companies. I am, as declared, a shareholder in both these companies and therefore receive dividends from them.
I am a member of Labour movement for Europe.
I am a member of USDAW and Community trade unions.
I am a member of Amnesty International.
I am an associate member of the Labour Women’s Network.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Daniel Johnson has said in Parliament
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Daniel Johnson made 4 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 24 September 2020
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "This is quite a moment for me. Rising to speak in favour of my own bill brings with it a real sense of responsibility…
Prioritising Education
Daniel Johnson made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 23 September 2020
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "I understand the Deputy First Minister’s frustrations about how the motion for debate was drawn up by the Conservatives, but we are four minutes into his speech, so could he maybe talk about some of the things that the Government is doing to close the attainment gap, rather than pointing the finger elsewhere?"
Residential Outdoor Centres
Daniel Johnson made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 22 September 2020
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "I echo the thanks to Liz Smith for securing the debate. The issue is a crucial one that will affect our ability to educate our young people in a fundamental sense…
Sustainable Aviation beyond Covid-19
Daniel Johnson made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 16 September 2020
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "The member says that she does not agree with bail-outs, but she has just given us a long list of bail-outs. Which is it? Either the aviation industry is in trouble and needs assistance or it does not."
Cabinet Secretary Evidence Session
Daniel Johnson made 5 Contributions to this discussion
Education and Skills Committee - 16 September 2020
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "I know that you will agree that the resumption of full-time education goes beyond simply reopening school buildings and getting children inside them. I have previously raised with you the issues that the outdoor education sector faces…
Votes
How Daniel Johnson has voted in Parliament
Find out how Daniel Johnson has voted recently.
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Result 108 for, 6 against, 15 abstained
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Prioritising Education Over Independence
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 21, 2020
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Result 64 for, 35 against, 30 abstained
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Prioritising Education Over Independence
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Michael Russell, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Result 65 for, 55 against, 9 abstained
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Result 114 for, 1 against, 14 abstained
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Employment Support
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Supported by: Fiona Hyslop, Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 17, 2020
Result 89 for, 28 against, 12 abstained
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Daniel Johnson in Parliament
Find out what motions Daniel Johnson has submitted recently.
Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Gorgie Farm Re-Opening
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Celebrating and Protecting Outdoor Education
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Applauding Retail Workers
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Written questions
Written questions Daniel Johnson has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
S5W-32202 - Unanswered
30 September 2020
Johnson, Daniel: "To ask the Scottish Government what provisions it is making for local authority budgets in order to meet the cost of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak."
S5O-04679 - Unanswered
30 September 2020
Johnson, Daniel: "To ask the Scottish Government what the prison population is, and how this is projected to change over the next 12 months."
S5O-04643 - Unanswered
23 September 2020
Johnson, Daniel: "To ask the Scottish Government what provisions it is making for local authority budgets in order to meet the cost of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak."
S5W-31658 - Answered
08 September 2020
Johnson, Daniel: "To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, what work is being done to expedite provision for the flu vaccination (a) for the most vulnerable people and (b) beyond current entitlements."
S5W-31681 - Answered
09 September 2020
Johnson, Daniel: "To ask the Scottish Government what measures are being taken to safeguard the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections from external interference."
See all of Daniel Johnson's written questions submitted in Parliament